TABLE 4.
MMA phagocytic indexa | IATb | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Red cell | Without complement | With complement | Without complement | With complement | Samples tested (n) |
SCAR+ (SC:8) | 0–0.1 | 0.1–0.4 | 2+ | 2+ | 3 |
SCAR− (SC:−8) | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Controlc | 55 | - | 4+ | - | 1 |
Abbreviation: -, not tested.
An MMA phagocytic index of 5.0 or greater indicates clinical significance.
Indirect antiglobulin test (IAT): Saline method with polyclonal anti-human globulin in tubes.
Positive control: Polyclonal anti-D (Immucor) with R2R2 red cells.